G-Cal D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment in parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplement for pregnancy & lactation
  • Adjuvant for osteogenesis and tooth formation
  • Therapy with anti-seizure medications
  • Routine supplement for chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3
  • Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
  • Vitamin D3 aids in Calcium absorption
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Aids in bone growth
  • Prevents osteoporosis and bone fracture

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage of Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet
  • Dosage of Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet
  • Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
  • Interaction with other calcium supplements
  • Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
  • Interaction with digoxin
  • Interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
  • Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
  • Contraindicated in renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
  • Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Side Effects

  • Generally well tolerated
  • Side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination
  • Constipation may occur

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
  • Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting
  • Symptoms may include severe drowsiness
  • Symptoms may include dry mouth, loss of appetite
  • Symptoms may include metallic taste, stomach cramps
  • Symptoms may include diarrhea, headache, constipation

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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